Ryan: $215,000 in Illinois FIRST Projects for the Far Northwest Suburbs

SPRINGFIELD -- Governor George H. Ryan announced today that he is releasing $215,000 in Illinois FIRST funding for projects in the Far Northwest Suburbs, including $60,000 to the Village of West Dundee to reconstruct and repair the driveway and parking area at the Public Safety Center.

This Illinois FIRST project was initiated by State Sen. Steven J. Rauschenberger, R-Elgin.

Other Illinois FIRST grants announced by Ryan:

• $30,000 to Big Rock Township to install an underdrain system for the Timber View Acres subdivision. The township is contributing $126,000.
  This project was initiated by Rauschenberger.

• $25,000 to the Hampshire Fire Protection District to purchase a new ambulance. The district is contributing $71,908.
  This project was initiated by Rauschenberger.

• $20,000 to the YWCA of Elgin to complete the interior of the pavilion at Camp Tu-Endie-Wei.
  This project was initiated by Rauschenberger.

• $20,000 to the Village of Richmond to purchase wood flooring, a boiler, piping for a heating system and a concrete entrance for Memorial Hall. The village is contributing $12,450 from local donations and fundraisers.

• $20,000 to the Village of Wonder Lake to purchase two leaf collection machines.

• $10,000 to the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District to purchase rescue equipment.

• $10,000 to the City of McHenry to make drainage improvements in the area of Willow Lane.
  This project was initiated by State Sen. Dick Klemm, R-Crystal Lake.

• $10,000 to the Chicago House and Social Service Agency to purchase and install new floor tile for the kitchens of 24 units on North Kenmore in Chicago.
  This project was initiated by Rauschenberger.

• $5,000 to the Crystal Lake of Chamber of Commerce to purchase a new computer, server and software.
  This project was initiated by Klemm.

• $5,000 to the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan of Chicago to purchase computer equipment for the Jewish Vocational Services.